“The NCTC is a positive move of the central government. The national security is an issue of prime concern and terrorism is a real threat before the nation,” Thanhawla said here at a meeting.

“The creation of NCTC was welcomed by all Congress-ruled states whereas some reservations were expressed by non-Congress ruled states, particularly with regard to the powers of NCTC to launch counter terrorism operations, including search, seizure and arrest in states.